Patrick vs Hayes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Patrick

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Irish English Scottish American

8 High Risk

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Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

English Irish American

✓ All Clear

Patrick Rank #221

Hayes Rank #160

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 vs #221 for Patrick.

Is Patrick or Hayes more popular?

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Hayes mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Patrick and Hayes boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Hayes is primarily a boy name.